CBSE 2023 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q21 · 2 marks
The diagram given below shows a developmental stage of human embryo. Answer the following questions with reference to it :
(a)Identify and name the human embryonic stage shown.(b)Mention its exact location in the normal pregnancy of a woman.(c)Write one function of each of the two parts labelled 'X' and 'Y'.
The diagram given below shows a developmental stage of human embryo. Answer the following questions with reference to it :
(a)
Identify and name the human embryonic stage shown.
(b)
Mention its exact location in the normal pregnancy of a woman.
(c)
Write one function of each of the two parts labelled 'X' and 'Y'.
Marking-scheme solution
(a) Blastocyst
(b) Uterine wall/endometrium/innermost layer of uterine wall.
(c) (Outer layer/trophoblast) 'X'- helps in implantation in uterus/attachment to endometrium.
(Inner cell mass) 'Y'- gets differentiated into embryo.Human ReproductionPregnancy and Embryonic DevelopmentUnderstandvery_short_answermedium
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